What is the cheapest way to get from Gifu to Akita?

The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Akita is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gifu to Akita?

The fastest way to get from Gifu to Akita is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥37000 - ¥65000.

Is there a direct train between Gifu and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Akita. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu and arriving at Akita via Nagoya and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Gifu to Akita?

The distance between Gifu and Akita is 996 km. The road distance is 683.6 km.

How do I travel from Gifu to Akita without a car?

The best way to get from Gifu to Akita without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gifu to Akita?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Gifu to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Akita train from?

Gifu to Akita train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.

Where does the Gifu to Akita train arrive?

Gifu to Akita train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Gifu to Akita?

Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Akita is 684 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Gifu to Akita.

Where can I stay near Akita?

There are 40+ hotels available in Akita.

Gifu to Akita - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gifu to Akita by train, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain Komachi
7h 42m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Niigata Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1
13h 11m
¥9,482–16,160
Drive 683.6 km
1. Drive from Gifu to Akitacar 683.6 km
9h 22m
¥11,751–16,973
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Meitetsu Gifu to Central Japan International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane NGO - AXT
4h 38m
¥37,071–62,220
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane ITM - AXT
6h 2m

Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥9,408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 996.2 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Akita, Japan?

You can take a train from Meitetsu Gifu to Akita via Meitetsu Nagoya, Nagoya, and Tōkyō Station in around 7h 42m.

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